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SNF Provider Preview Reports – Now Available
Reminder from:http://CMS.gov “REMINDER: The Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Preview Reports have been updated and are now available. These reports contain provider performance scores for quality measures, which will be published on Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog (PDC)during the October 2023 refresh. Providers have until August 14, 2023 to review their performance data. Only updates/corrections to the underlying assessment data before the…
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Embracing Individuality: The Key to Unlocking Employee Potential
What can happen when companies don’t allow employees to be themselves in the workplace? Forcing employees to follow rigid guidelines and adhere strictly to the employer’s way may potentially have several negative consequences, both for individual employees and the overall organization. Some of these consequences include: Now what do you think work culture may look…
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POST-EVENT MATERIALS AVAILABLE: The SNF MDS 3.0 RAI v1.18.11 Guidance Training Program
https://www.cms.gov/medicare/quality-initiatives-patient-assessment-instruments/nursinghomequalityinits/skilled-nursing-facility-quality-reporting-program/snf-quality-reporting-program-spotlights-and-announcements Updates August 2, 2023 POST-EVENT MATERIALS AVAILABLE: The SNF MDS 3.0 RAI v1.18.11 Guidance Training Program Post-event materials are now available for the SNF MDS 3.0 RAI v1.18.11 Guidance Training Program. Post-event materials include the recorded coding workshop sessions, PDF versions of the coding workshop presentations, and supplemental materials. For more information, please visit the SNF Quality…
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? Finding Gratitude on a Challenging Day
Hey there, lovely souls! ? Today, I wanted to share something special that can turn even the gloomiest day into one filled with brightness and hope. Let’s talk about the power of gratitude! ? Life can throw curveballs at us, and sometimes we find ourselves facing tough days that test our patience and resilience. During…
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Medicare Dementia Care Model
“ New Model Enhances Care Coordination for individuals with dementia and Increases Support for their caregivers. “The Biden-Harris Administration is taking further action on its commitment to promote care and support for people with Medicare living with dementia and their unpaid caregivers. Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid…
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Empowering Long-Term Care: Nurturing Seniors with Compassion and Integrity
In the heart of long-term care lies the steadfast belief that every individual deserves dignified and nurturing support throughout their journey of aging and well-being. How can you help ensure this happens? Ensuring dignified and nurturing long-term care for individuals requires a collective effort from various stakeholders. Here are some ways you can contribute to…
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If you won two free plane tickets, where would you go?
I would go to Egypt. It is a country rich in history and culture, and the pyramids are a truly awe-inspiring sight. Visiting the pyramids in person would give me a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in ancient Egyptian history and witness one of the world’s most iconic landmarks. Exploring the various pyramids, such as…
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As of this Friday, July 28th, CMS is updating the criteria to exclude administrator data if a nursing home reports five or more administrators on 4 or more days during one quarter.
see changes by using link below: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/provider-enrollment-and-certification/certificationandcomplianc/downloads/usersguide.pdf For the administrator turnover measure, nursing homes that submitted PBJ data suggesting an erroneously high number of administrators are excluded. Specifically, if a nursing home reports administrator hours (job code 1) for five or more individuals (based on employee IDs) on four or more days for one or more of the…
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What would you change about modern society?
I would love to see the return of retail being closed on Sundays. It seems that today now that stores are open 7 days a week family time has been sacrificed. Our children who are just entering the workforce are working in retail. Many adults also work in retail. This prevents them from being with…
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Pub 100-08 : Discover the essential guidelines and initiatives shaping the future of Medicare’s integrity and safeguarding the healthcare system!
SUBJECT: Updates of Chapters 4, Chapter 8, and Exhibits in Publication (Pub.) 100- 08, Including Adding Additional Clarification to Ongoing Direction CMS Manual System Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) Pub 100-08 Medicare Program Integrity Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Transmittal 12127 Date: July 21, 2023 Change Request 13281 R/N/D CHAPTER /…